"In the form of a report recommending a computer system (including hardware and software), set up a stand-alone computer system for a given business purpose."
Mrs Azar owns a graphics design company. She needs to create and send invoices and manage her contacts on a small database as well as having the right hardware and software utilities to support the graphics and design content.
graphics card
The graphics card I would recommend for Mrs Azar would be the ASUSAMD Radon HD 6670 PCI-E Graphics Card (2GB). I would recommend this graphics card because it provides top quality graphics and the 2GB of storage for the DDR3 memory will help to provide the best resolution on her computer. The card also includes ‘super alloy power technology’. Super alloy power technology extends the life of the graphics card and improves the overall performance. This would be very beneficial to Mrs Azar as she is doing a lot of graphic design work. This graphics card in particular has a very good specification; however, it is not in the top price range – costing only £69.99.
external hard drive
The hard drive I would recommend for her to use would be the SEAGATE Expansion SGR39212 External Hard Drive – 3TB. This hard drive would be good for Mrs Azar due to the amount of memory it is capable of containing. Three terabytes of storage would allow her to create websites, logos and the graphics design, without interrupting the space on her actual computer. It takes a few easy steps to move data onto the external hard drive: By connecting the USB cable from the hard drive to the computer and plugging the hard drive through the mains, she will be ready to transfer all of her data without any hassle. Having an external hard drive is beneficial for Mrs Azar because she can keep main files on her computer and still have the back-up on her external drive in case anything were to go wrong. This external hard drive also features a power management system. This will optimise the performance of the machine automatically and store her data quickly and safely.
processor
I would recommend the INTEL Core i5-3450 Processor for Mrs Azar, because it offers brilliant commanding power, with very good graphics and support for a graphics card. It is established to be 22 times faster than any system from three years ago. This processor also makes it possible to convert videos from a smartphone without delay – therefore, waiting for streaming is not a problem. This processor also comes with a highly thought of clock speed, along with SpeedStep technology, with a 6MB shared cache and 32GB of memory.
ram
The 8GB INTEGRAL PC3-12800 DDR3 DIMM RAM Memory Module would be suitable for Mrs Azar’s computer system as the 8GB Integral RAM boosts the processing capabilities of her processor, whilst increasing performance and making the loading time so much quicker – ready for her to do her work without wasting any time waiting for her computer to load. On older computers, this is a massive problem. The component part of the memory is made to ensure that reliability and compatibility is met with outstanding results. This module will allow Mrs Azar to run more than one application at a time, with ease and with speed. This will also result in great efficiency and productivity when switching between different tasks. The Integral comes with complete with an anti-static packaging, to prevent injury when installing the RAM. It is also equipped with a lifetime warranty – this means Mrs Azar won’t have to worry about it being broken.
monitor
The monitor I would recommend to Mrs Azar would be the SAMSUNG S22a100N 21.5” Full HD LED-Backlit Monitor. The resolution of this monitor is 1920 X 1080 pixels. I would recommend this model because of its streamline design that provides quality colours on the screen, with high definition. This will make the overall experience of Mrs Azar’s graphic designs much better. As well as providing other entertainment values, this will also allow her to determine the quality of her work and make sure it is of the highest standard for clients.